Author Archives: silvergrrl

Creative Play 

Posted on September 12, 2016 by silvergrrl

This week I have started a new daily practice – creative play. It’s meant to knock the mind loose, think differently, push boundaries. Proceed when the results are unknowable. Have fun. To help me with this, I’m using Keri Smith’s … Continue reading →

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Tricky, Tricky Milk Fiber

Posted on August 29, 2016 by silvergrrl

I have a few days practice now with the Milk Fiber. It’s trickier than it seemed that first time I posted about it. The 2-ply I did first came out OK, done via the Andean bracelet method. The next day … Continue reading →

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I Am Not Dead… Still Here, Still Spinning

Posted on August 22, 2016 by silvergrrl

I’ve neglected you terribly. My last post about spinning was when I started the Crosspatch Creations Art Batts back in April. As I spun that gorgeous fiber, I realized that it deserved to become something that I could wear and … Continue reading →

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I have died and gone to button heaven

Posted on April 18, 2016 by silvergrrl

Here at Mulberry Silks in Carrboro NC.

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Art Batts!!

Posted on April 13, 2016 by silvergrrl

Gorgeous. That’s the first word that comes to mind about my new spinning project. I finished my last project, the spinning and Navajo ply of BFL/Silk. I’m happy with the results, the practice was good. I learned that my primary … Continue reading →

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Time to Navajo Ply

Posted on March 29, 2016 by silvergrrl

For my new spinning project, I am spinning to really focus on the plying. One way to make striped yarns is to avoid the barber-pole effect you get from fractal spinning and have clean color changes. To do THAT, the … Continue reading →

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BitterSweet

Posted on March 6, 2016 by silvergrrl

No big changes in life happen without mixed emotions. At least, none of mine ever have. This time is no different. I’ve just retired from my job of 17 years. Last Tuesday (March 1) was my last day there. I’ve … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Same, But It’s Good

Posted on January 24, 2016 by silvergrrl

I’ve finally settled in to the fiber I’m working with now, the merino-silk blend that I wrote about before. I’m keeping it pretty well at the diameter I want, and I’m accustomed once again to how it handles. I finished … Continue reading →

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Precision Drafting

Posted on January 2, 2016 by silvergrrl

I am reminding myself that I do this (spinning) because I like it. It’s fun and relaxing, at least most of the time. Why do I have to remind myself of this? Because right now, I’m a little frustrated. I … Continue reading →

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Sock Yarn = Slow Progress

Posted on December 13, 2015 by silvergrrl

In my last post, I talked about starting the Sweet Georgia Yarns “Frozen Grapes”, and spinning it thin to make 3-ply sock yarn. I’m still working on that! Spinning that thin is just slow. I’m 2/3 of the way done … Continue reading →

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